WCAODS Role Descriptions

Cast Representative

Committee Member

This role is not a Committee member

Brief Description

One of two roles (one male, one female) providing liaison between the cast and Committee; and responsibility for cast safety during a show

Knowledge

Fire, Health & Safety regulations and arrangements relating to the venue
Familiarity with the society’s Constitution

Responsibilities

One cast representative to attend auditions to ensure roles are cast fairly
Attend Committee Meetings and participate in meeting discussions
Be aware of any cast member with health issues which might be relevant to their safety during any rehearsals or performances (e.g. serious allergies) and ensure this is relayed to the rest of the cast where relevant
During productions:

Keep list of attendees in each dressing room in case of emergency evacuation
Advise cast of emergency evacuation procedures
In case of an emergency evacuation, ensure all cast members have left the dressing room and liaise with the Fire Marshal
Be the point of reference for any cast welfare issues
Organise after-show awards and after-show catering for the cast

Role signed off

Role is signed off by Committee

Processes

Date	Process
	Monthly		Attend Committee Meeting and participate in discussions
	Auditions		Attend auditions for one show per year in rotation with other Cast Rep
	Rehearsals		Be aware of any cast member with health issues which might be relevant to their safety during any rehearsals or performances (e.g. serious allergies) and ensure this is relayed to the rest of the cast where relevant
	Production nights		Put up a tick list for each cast member and ensure all attendees are recorded. Advise cast of emergency evacuation procedures
	During production		Organise after-show “awards” for the last night Organise after-show catering for the last night